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Our trainers not only provide customized puppy training programs, but they also provide answers to many of the most common puppy training questions. Explore our puppy training blog below!

Puppy play-biting a person's hand

Puppy Play-Biting: Normal Versus Abnormal

What is Puppy Play-Biting? Puppy play-biting is a developmentally appropriate and normal puppy behavior. I define puppy biting as a puppy’s teeth coming into contact with a person’s skin, the clothing they

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Top Puppy Training Tips from Our Expert

Having trained puppies for nearly 20 years both in my home and in clients’ homes, I am often asked what my top training tips are for puppies. When thinking about how my

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What are the First 5 Commands to Teach a Puppy

The first 5 commands to teach a puppy include sit, down, stay, come, and leash walking. In my practice, we focus on these behaviors because they can be used throughout your puppy’s

Preparing Puppies for Advanced Distractions

Preparing Puppies for Advanced Distractions

My most recent blog covered how to start teaching your puppy obedience behaviors. Using a food lure, you can guide your puppy into nearly any position, which is a great way to